The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

Title: The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Release: 2012-02-29
Kind: ebook
Genre: Fiction & Literature, Books, Humor, Reference, Quotations, History, U.S. History
Size: 2015544
The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln seemed to have a comment—sagacious or humorous—on just about anything that mattered. This concise compendium offers his astute observations on a variety of subjects—from women to warfare. Nearly 400 quotations include such thought-provoking and memorable remarks as:
Bad promises are better broken than kept.
Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory.
Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
Quotations are arranged chronologically within such topics as family and friends, the law, politics and the presidency, story-telling, religion, and morality. Students, writers, public speakers, and other readers will find this thought-provoking and entertaining volume an excellent introduction to the sixteenth president’s wit, common sense, and insight.

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